Why Is Means-Testing Not Likely to Be a Long-Term Solution

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Essay

Why is means-testing not likely to be a long-term solution for the rising costs associated with Medicare and Social Security benefits? Fully explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Digestive Enzymes

Proteins secreted by the digestive system that break down food into nutrients that can be absorbed by the body.

Common Bile Duct

A tube that carries bile from the liver and gallbladder into the duodenum, the first part of the small intestine.

Gallbladder

A small organ located beneath the liver that stores and concentrates bile, aiding in the digestion of fats.

Pancreas

An organ in the body that produces insulin and enzymes important for digestion.